Hegseth's Controversial Stance on LGBTQ Troops and Military Policy
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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, has criticized the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, arguing it reflects a Marxist agenda prioritizing social justice over military readiness. Hegseth, a former Fox News host and Army veteran, claims such policies erode military standards and cohesion. Despite his past criticisms, Hegseth recently stated he does not oppose the repeal, though he continues to express concerns about "woke" policies in the military.
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- Hegseth backtracks on criticism of gays in the military POLITICO
- Trump's embattled Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth reverses position on women in combat USA TODAY
- Pete Hegseth Wants to Bring Back “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” The New Republic
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